Conrad "Connie" Russell Schwall, 68, of High Falls, NY died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was born September 1, 1944 in Staten Island a son of the late Bernard Russell and Joan Galvin Schwall.

An area resident most of his life Connie was employed as a motor equipment mechanic for NYS Dept. of Corrections at Eastern Correction Facility in Napanoch until his retirement. He had previously worked for Johnny on the Spot in High Falls.

Connie loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, and was an avid boater. He was a member of Hideaway Marina in Kingston and he also enjoyed wintering in Florida. Connie served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Kingston Post 150 American Legion.

He is survived by daughters, Cindy Schwall-Lee of Clifton Park, Kelli Cannon and husband, Joseph of Accord, Helen McKnight of Boiceville; a son, Russell Schwall and wife, Susanna of Kerhonkson; a sister, Joan Dalton and husband, Dave of High Falls, and former wife, Bonnie Hansen and husband, Ted, of Accord. Connie had eight grandchildren: Kayla, Amber, David, Jeffrey, Jacob, Trever, Conner, and Emma; also survived by a niece, JoAnne and husband, Bill Avery and a nephew, Thomas Dalton.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale; Rev. Arlene Dawber will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday 4 to 8 p.m. The Ellenville Elks Lodge #1971, of which Connie was also a member, will conduct services Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.

The family would appreciate donations in his memory to Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, or to the American Cancer Society, or to the Marbletown First Aid Unit, PO Box 323, High Falls, NY 12440. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com)